Commentaries

March 2018

Jefferson Journal: Medicaid Expansion a Huge Budget Risk —
By Michael Thompson The current budget stalemate over Medicaid expansion is similar to what the state faced in former Governor Terry McAuliffe's first year in office. But the issue deserves a full and vibrant debate in the General Assembly, because expanding Medicaid is a risky business for the long-term financial health of the state budget. (3/14/2018) Read It Here!

February 2018

The Jefferson Journal: A Growing Economy Needs Regional Bank De-Regulation — By Michael Thompson. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform is hobbling Virginia's regional banks and, in turn, hurting economic growth in the Commonwealth. In fact, Virginia has missed out on nearly $18 billion in annual GDP growth due to the improperly calibrated regulations on regional banks under Dodd-Frank. It's time to change it. Read It Here!